Author: Hocking, L., Bowen, M.
Publisher: Macmillan ELT
Levels: Beginner (A1) - Intermediate (B1+)
English World is a visually stunning ten-level course which will take children through from Primary to Secondary. Active whole class learning is supported by vibrant posters and interactive activities on the DVD-ROM. Thorough grammar and skills work is applied in natural contexts in the real world, through dialogues and cross-curricular material. English World provides a complete package for today’s teachers and pupils.
Key features:
•Colourful characters, stories, dialogues, information texts, songs and poems attract and motivate young learners 'Learning to learn' pages in the Workbook help pupils develop strategies such as scanning and thinking skills
•The Grammar Practice Book contains further exercises to consolidate classroom learning
•The DVD-ROM includes interactive phonics activities, videos, testbuilders, a dictionary with audio of all the words in the print dictionary, sing-along versions of the songs from the course and lots more
•Dictionaries present key vocabulary in an illustrated booklet
•All dialogues, reading texts, listening comprehension activities, songs and rhymes are contained on the Audio CD
•Twelve posters, one for each unit, accompany, play a central role in the teaching of new vocabulary and the presentation of dialogues
•The presentation of new vocabulary is supported by flashcards in levels 1-3
•A variety of text types, with a focus on cross-curricular themes and content
•Emphasis on critical thinking through detailed reading comprehension activities
•key vocabulary presentation and extension by activating students’ prior knowledge
•grammar studied and practised using contextualised examples and a dedicated Grammar in use page
•a three-stage approach to writing, promoting learner autonomy
•realistic listening material as the basis for individual speaking and personalisation activities
•extended practice throughout in the Workbook
•exam preparation and testing in the Exam Practice Book
•additional student support on the Workbook CD-ROM, including student audio material, the pronunciation chart with activities, and interactive games
•additional teacher support on the Teacher’s Digibook, including the Student’s Book with audio and answer keys, teacher training, and methodology videos
•a course-specific dictionary for level 7 to facilitate the transition from primary into secondary education
